People are calling comedy-thriller series 'the best thing they've watched in a long time'

Fans are praising an ‘outstanding’ and ‘imaginative’ new BBC series, with some saying it's the 'best thing they’ve seen on TV in a long time'. If that’s piqued your interest, you can see the trailer here:

This time of year is the absolute best time for new telly, with the nights drawing in and the prospect of a glass of rosé in a beer garden a distant memory.

And if you’re looking for something funny and intriguing to get your teeth into this week, then look no further than BBC’s Am I Being Unreasonable? 

The show is co-written by stars Daisy May Cooper (the genius behind This Country) and Seline Hizli, and centres on mum Nic (Cooper) who is quietly grieving a loss she can’t share with anyone, while stuck in an unfulfilling marriage to Dan (played by Distin Demri-Burns).

The only happiness in her life comes from her son Ollie (played by Lenny Rush) who she adores. 

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When Nic meets newcomer Jen (Hizil) at the school gates the pair strike up an immediate friendship - but as the two grow closer, secrets begin to emerge and Nic begins to question exactly who Jen really is. 

The comedy-thriller landed on iPlayer late last month and fans, who have already binged their way through, have turned to social media to pile on the praise. 

One wrote: “Am I Being Unreasonable? is outstanding. it jumps across genres for fun and you never know where it will land. Dark, hilarious, edge-of-your-seat tv and the ending is [mind blowing]. Daisy May Cooper and Selin Hizli are utter geniuses & Lenny Rush as Ollie steals every scene he's in.”

Another said: “Am I Being Unreasonable? on BBC iPlayer is one of the best things I’ve watched! Such a complex mix of genres but it works soooo perfectly, I will forever adore Daisy May Cooper.”

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While someone else commented: “Am I Being Unreasonable? on BBC iPlayer is easily one of the most disorientating and imaginative series I’ve seen in ages. Laugh out loud funny yet utterly gripping. Honestly wish I could erase it from my brain so I could watch it fresh all over again.”

A fourth person wrote: “Just finished Am I Being Unreasonable? with Daisy May Cooper, best thing I’ve watched in a long long time."

And a fifth said: "My GOD, Daisy May Cooper is a genius. Am I Being Unreasonable is excellent telly. Watch it."

High praise indeed, and if you fancy seeing what all the fuss is about, all episodes of Am I Being Unreasonable? is available to stream on BBC iPlayer now. 

Topics: TV And Film

Claire Reid

Claire is a journalist at Tyla who, after dossing around for a few years, went to Liverpool John Moores University. She graduated with a degree in Journalism and a whole load of debt. When not writing words in exchange for money she is usually at home watching serial killer documentaries surrounded by cats.